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G99 HBO

1989 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,316 mi
Last recorded98,316 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG99 HBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,316 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 98,316 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroded

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

slight oil leak steering rack

slight play offside steering rack output shaft

Fail 2 Oct 2007 94,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

general surface rust around underside of vehicle

nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroded

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

slight oil leak steering rack

slight play offside steering rack output shaft

Fail 28 Sep 2006 91,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear chassis rails coroded

engine burning oil

engine oil leaks

o/s floor area coroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge close to limit

o/s/r metal brake pipe surface corosion

plastic covers fitted to outter sill

rear sub frame coroded

slight blow on centre exhaust box

slight damage to n/s/r outter road wheel rim

Pass 28 Sep 2006 91,911 miles

both rear chassis rails coroded

engine burning oil

engine oil leaks

o/s floor area coroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge close to limit

o/s/r metal brake pipe surface corosion

plastic covers fitted to outter sill

rear sub frame coroded

slight blow on centre exhaust box

slight damage to n/s/r outter road wheel rim

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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G99 HBO is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 80,673 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G99 HBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G99 HBO is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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